One (1) facsimile 8 real coin, Charles III of Spain
China, 1772 - 1808
Obverse Image: Portrait bust of Charles III.
Obverse Text: CAROLUS / III / DEI / GRATIA / 1772
Reverse Image: Hispanic arms
A pair of pillars separated by a crowned simple shield with lions, castles, pomegranate and three centralized Fleurs-de-Lis.
Reverse Text: HISPAN / ET / IND / REX / Mo / 8R / FM
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